Question

1. how do non - metal elements become more stable and form compounds?

fusing nuclei
permanently transferring electrons
sharing valence electrons
they dont

1. which of the following is not a way to satisfy the octet rule?

transferring valence electrons in an ionic bond
transferring inner energy level electrons to an outer level to form stable bonds
having a full outer electron shell
sharing electrons in a covalent bond

Explanation:

1. Non - metal elements usually share valence electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration and form compounds through covalent bonding. Fusing nuclei is a nuclear process, permanently transferring electrons is more typical of metal - non - metal reactions (ionic bonding), and non - metals do form compounds.
2. The octet rule is about having 8 electrons in the outer shell. Transferring valence electrons in ionic bonds, having a full outer electron shell, and sharing electrons in covalent bonds all contribute to satisfying the octet rule. Transferring inner energy level electrons to an outer level is not a common way to satisfy the octet rule as the octet rule pertains mainly to valence electrons.

Answer:

1. sharing valence electrons
2. transferring inner energy level electrons to an outer level to form stable bonds